LYNCHBURG COLLEGE

Student Teaching Cooperating Teacher Lesson Observation Report

Spring, 2016
2
Students Name: Haley Wissinger
Grade: 3
Time/Date: 4/14/2016

School: Huddleston Elementary

Subject: Math
Observer: Alisa Morton

Performance Rating Scale:

5 - Exemplary: Consistently exceeds expectations at an exceptional level for a student teacher on all indicators.
4 - Highly Proficient: Meets and frequently exceeds expectations for a student teacher on most indicators.
3 - Proficient: Meets expectations at an acceptable level for a student teacher on most indicators.
2 - Developing: Does not consistently meet expectations at an acceptable level for a student teacher on several indicators.
1 - Unacceptable: Does not meet expectations for a student teacher on most or all indicators.
1. PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Facilitates students use of higher level thinking

Links present content with past and future learning
experiences, other subject areas, and the real world
Demonstrates accurate content knowledge
Bases instruction on goals that reflect high expectations and
an understanding of the subject
Shows and understanding of the various developmental
characteristics of the students

2. INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING

Addresses appropriate curriculum standards

Uses student learning data to guide planning
Manages time for pacing, content mastery, and transitions
Write specific, measurable learning objectives based on
schools curriculum and student learning needs
Plans for differentiated instruction

3. INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY

Rating:

Feedback and recommendations:

Ms. Wissinger had students draw different types of lines
and label a description of each in order to teach the new
content. Students were able to refer to their geometry
flipbook for help with answering questions that were asked.
Their "tools" were later used when students were working
independently to identify and match different types of lines
with definitions.

Rating:

Feedback and recommendations:

Ms. Wissinger's lesson plans continue to be thorough and
well developed and align perfectly with the third grade
standards. She continues to implement technology with the
use of the Smart Board and our new discovery, Plickers.
She is always prepared with her lessons/copies when we
meet for team planning and is able to discuss and describe
her lessons to the other teachers showing that she takes
pride in what she's teaching. Ms. Wissinger stays on task
her in lesson delivery/activity and shows differentiation in
lessons by asking questions in a different way, staying
close to those students who need 1-on-1, and delivering the
lesson in a way to meet those auditory and visual learners.
Rating:

Engages and maintains students in active learning

Builds upon students existing knowledge and skills
Verbally states and reinforces learning objectives consistently
throughout the lesson
Uses a variety of instructional strategies and resources
Uses instructional technology to enhance learning
Displays effective questioning to encourage higher levels of
thinking
Communicates clearly and checks for understanding
Differentiates instruction to meet students needs
Assesses student learning relative to lesson objectives
Provides clear closure to the lesson

5. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Arranges the classroom to maximize learning/safety

Establishes clear behavioral expectations and consequences
and enforces them consistently and fairly
Establishes routines and procedures to maximize instructional
time and minimize disruptions
Promotes a climate of trust and teamwork by being fair,
caring, respectful and enthusiastic
Models a respect for cultural differences and student diversity
by displaying sensitivity and acceptance
Actively listens to students
Positively reinforces appropriate student behaviors

Feedback and recommendations:

Ms. Wissinger began the lesson reviewing the geometry
terms in the student's flipbook. She used popsicle students
to randomly call on students so that all students had a
chance at answering. After reviewing, she clearly stated
the daily objective and what the students were going to be
doing. Students then completed the identification and
drawing of different lines together, while Ms. Wissinger
drew and labeled on the Smart Board. While students were
working independently, Ms. Wissinger continued to walk
around and monitor student progress and answer any
questions, along with reminding students to use their
"geometry tools" to help them complete the activity.

Rating:

Feedback and recommendations:

Ms. Wissinger continues to promote a positive learning
environment with positive feedback and encouragement.
She identifies struggling students or students who may or
may not know the answer and helps them by prompting
them and asking the question in a different way. The
students know that Ms. Wissinger cares for them and is
always available to help with tasks. Her sweet attitude and
positive comments to the children have really helped to
create great relationships.

Note 2-3 specific recommendations for growth that will be evaluated during future observations:
I love that you take such pride in delivering new content to the students. You thoroughly explain new words, new ideas, new
definitions in a way that students really understand the content. Great job adding in real-life visuals and situations to help teach the
content. I love knowing that my class is in good hands with you teaching and you deliver the content in such a way that the students
really understand it, especially with SOLs right around the corner. Continue your hard work and determination! You're doing great!

Cooperating Teachers Name: _____________________________

Cooperating Teachers Signature: __________________________Date: ______________________
Students Name: ________________________________
Students Signature: _____________________________ Date: ______________________